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Promotions Watch: Short Season Theme Nights
We are now at the point in the calendar where Minor League Baseball’s short season teams are getting underway. While it means the return of baseball in some cities, it also allows fans to look forward to more promotions. In this edition of Promotions Watch, we look at some of the notable theme nights taking […]
NY-Penn League hits huge milestone: 75th anniversary
Friday is a big day: it’s the 75th anniversary of the NY-Penn League, which launched in the 1939 season. We’re so happy to be working with the league on a history project — and here’s the first installment. Pro baseball in 1939 was a thriving industry, with some 41 affiliated leagues ranging from Class AA […]
New for 2014: Ron Tonkin Field
We have a naming-rights deal for the home of the Hillsboro Hops (short season; Northwest League): Ron Tonkin Field, named after the Tonkin car dealerships in the greater Portland area. “The City of Hillsboro is delighted that we have reached a ten-year agreement with the Ron Tonkin Family of Dealerships to rename Hillsboro Ballpark, Ron […]
Rochester Red Wings turn profit in 2013
The Rochester Red Wings (Class AAA; International League) turned a profit in 2013 — albeit a small one — despite a rainy spring and covering losses incurred by the Batavia Muckdogs (short season A; NY-Penn League). The profit may have been small — just $3,000 — but it comes in the face of $173,000 lost […]
Personnel moves in Augusta, Connecticut
Some team moves to report: Tom Denlinger is the new GM of the Augusta GreenJackets (Low Class A; Sally League), and the Connecticut Tigers (short season A; NY-Penn League) announced several promotions. Denlinger comes to the GreenJackets from the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League). Next season will mark Denlinger’s 13th season in minor […]
It’s official: Groundbreaking at new WVU ballpark
The ceremony is final: West Virginia University, Monongalia County and Morgantown officials were on hand for the groundbreaking of a new ballpark to house Mountaineers and NY-Penn League baseball. The ballpark, slated to open in 2015, will cost $16.2 million and is part of a larger $96-million development. With West Virginia University moving to the […]
Lake Monsters unveil 2013 Centennial Field renovations
The Vermont Lake Monsters (short season; NY-Penn League) unveiled upgrades to the University of Vermont’s historic Centennial Field that include permanent seating in the grandstand areas along with new field-level seating, dugouts and bullpens. Centennial Field is the oldest venue in affiliated baseball, a truly historic ballpark. The site has been home to baseball since […]
Lecuyer new business-development manager for ValleyCats
The Tri-City ValleyCats (short season; NY-Penn League) announced the hiring of Jason Lecuyer to serve as the team’s Business Development Manager. “Jason’s passion for improving the community in which we live coupled with his business experience makes him a welcome addition to the ValleyCats front office,” said ValleyCats Vice President/General Manager Rick Murphy. Prior to […]
Future of Skylands Park in play
The future of pro ball at Frankfort’s Skylands Park should be made a little clearer in coming days, but it could take a few years to sort out the ballpark’s ownership and operating status. The former home of the New Jersey Cardinals (short season A; NY-Penn League) and Sussex Skyhawks (independent; Can-Am League) is in […]
Hudson Valley introduces new branding, uniforms
The Hudson Valley Renegades (short season A; NY-Penn League) will have a new look for the 2013 season, as the team introduced a facelift of the team logo, new colors and new uniforms. During a private press conference held in the clubhouse Wednesday afternoon, the organization debuted the new look, including the new color scheme […]
Connecticut Tigers unveil 2013 ASG logo
The Connecticut Tigers (short season; NY-Penn League) unveiled the logo for the 2013 NY-Penn League All-Star Game this morning. The 2013 New York-Penn League All-Star Game will take place on Tuesday, August 13 at 7:35 p.m. at Dodd Stadium in Norwich. The All-Star Celebration logo honors the community’s rich maritime history and its affiliation with […]
Eugene, Padres extend PDC; other shifts upcoming in affiliate dance
The Eugene Emeralds (short season A; Northwest League) and the San Diego Padres have extended their PDC through 2014, but the real action is beginning on the affiliation front. The Emeralds have been affiliated with the Padres since 2001. This will be the first player-development contract between the Ems and the new ownership of the […]